SmartMeetings

JANUARY 2, 2018

I have heard of planners negotiating out this fee,” says Lauren Wolfe, a lawyer who publishes the website killresortfees.com. Wolfe follows chatter on hotel fees on Twitter, and watched as the members of a national nonprofit group recently “went ballistic” over the daily fee charged when they booked at their convention hotel in Maryland.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2018

But the phone-tag negotiations moved at the speed of molasses. Surely, he thought, there must be a less aggravating way to book small meetings. So amid the flooding and frustration, he pivoted from another startup idea he was working on to pursue this: an online platform for automated, DIY instant bookings for small meetings.

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Nunify

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

However, as the event industry is getting more organized and mature, getting a formal education in ‘Event management’ coupled with natural skills can go a long way in building a successful career in this trade. We have put together a list of some of the best courses in “Event Management” that you could consider.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Event planners and event managers have all been through a steep learning curve to master the art of creating successful event experiences. From managing event timelines to event budgeting, event profs have a lot on their plates. However, that might be a dangerous endeavor. Food & Beverage.

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

As someone who found their calling in the world of event management, fueled by a knack for organization and a personal love for hosting gatherings, I’ve built a wealth of knowledge and experience over the years. Negotiation Strategies: Maximizing Your Event Budget Negotiating with vendors and venues is an art.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Whether you opt for an in-person or hybrid event, you need the right venue to create a truly captivating experience. Newbie event planners will often pick a venue, negotiate a deal with them, and sign the venue’s provided contract. . Why should you let your venue dictate what happens at your event? Management.

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Stova

MAY 25, 2023

We’ll help you answer key questions about event sourcing, including what to consider and how to book so you can get the right venue with the most impact and achieve your event goals. Before creating a list of possible venues it’s important to understand the purpose and business goals of the event. Manage your budget.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

The events industry is exciting, ever-changing, and sociable. Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. Pursue A Degree In Relevant Fields.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Event Planner's Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process This guide examines a shift event professionals are experiencing in negotiation power with venues. Political, economical, and technological turmoil are profoundly affecting the way we choose where to host our events and creating unprecedented opportunities.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

The etouches strategic sourcing solution enables event planners to book venues and negotiate better deals, faster. etouches is a well-loved brand within the event industry, established in 2008. etouches offer a complete event management platform, with a suite of modules for event managers.

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Coterie Spark

MARCH 26, 2020

We don’t have all the answers, but as a global meeting and event management firm with decades of collective experience on our team, we are uniquely positioned to help. The first step is to do a risk assessment of your events. For example, we can advocate on your behalf to postpone or reschedule events and re-negotiate contracts.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Some prioritize marketing, while others emphasize the event’s content or entertainment. Navigating these differing views requires diplomacy and negotiation skills, as disagreements can potentially lead to conflicts or jeopardize the event’s success if not adequately addressed. Approach multiple vendors.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

AUGUST 30, 2018

Negotiate Better with the Cvent Supplier Network. Account Manager Danielle Galloway loves helping clients leverage the power of the Cvent Supplier Network to find great venues, track spending, and negotiate more effectively. Negotiating rates is easier with the platform since every contract and bid is saved within the system.”

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Event Industry News

MARCH 16, 2020

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has launched guidance to the sector to assist contract negotiations and to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on trade. We want to keep events alive and continue to encourage organisers to book events for the future.

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Maintain open lines of communication with potential sponsors throughout the whole negotiation process. Special events sponsorships Develop sponsorship opportunities for your association’s special events, such as networking mixers, gala dinners, or educational workshops. And psst: these work for your hybrid events, too.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

This article will provide you with seven tips that meeting and event professionals need to create a memorable experience without breaking the bank as they plan upcoming business events. When you contact a venue to begin a discussion about booking, have more than one date in mind. Be Flexible with the Date. Consider Breakfast.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Her book, “Presenting for Humans: Insights for Speakers on Ditching Perfection and Creating Connection,” addresses this in depth. After the keynote, attendees took part in their choice of two concurrent education sessions, addressing everything from AI-powered engagement to mastering negotiation. in their official welcome.

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QC Event School

JUNE 13, 2022

Let’s take a closer look at 10 must-have skills every event planner needs! The 10 Must-Have Skills Every Event Planner Needs To Be Successful. Time-Management Skills. Negotiation Skills. Next, event planners must also have excellent communication skills. 4 – Negotiation Skills as an Event Planner.

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ePly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

You can do this by determining your budget and assembling your event coordination team. Negotiating your vendor pricing (get everything in writing). Setting a structured timeline with non-negotiable deadlines (but be sure to include some undisclosed buffer time). Gathering and confirming your speakers, etc.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Confirm event policies for your desired host location, as they may require obtaining a license or permit for certain activities, such as serving alcohol, installing temporary lighting, playing live music, or booking performance artists. Food and beverage (F&B) suppliers play a significant role in most events. Videographers.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Reduce the use of energy at your event by using more efficient AV equipment, such as LED lights instead of fluorescent bulbs. Hold your event in the daylight hours or outside venues (and get an extra point for COVID compliance). Book venues with renewable energy sources like solar panels. Event Technology: A Worthy Investment.

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Gallus Events

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

I would hope that if you can tick off most of these risk reduction techniques you will run a less risky event. So here goes: My Top Ten Tips to Reduce Event Risk. Build your event on a proper event management process. Here’s the Gallus Events Nine Steps. We use this for every event we organise.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 29, 2019

In 2015, the association hired AMS as its event management company. Impressive stats: I successfully negotiated terms to include association concessions, rebates and commissions totaling more than $700,000. What I do outside of work: In my spare time, I read inspiring books. In 2013, we started our business.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Start planning twice as early,” advised Marvin McTaw, CEO of event-management platform provider Sched. Anticipate spending more time researching vendors and negotiating on price. Marvin McTaw, CEO of event management platform provider Sched, suggests a few places to consider adding a nominal fee: • Event merchandise.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

Book vendors and venues for multiple events. Long ago when I ran a marketing agency, I was accustomed to contracting with a vendor for a specific use on a specific project and then negotiating with them for that particular deal, hoping they would come down in price for the promise of more business from me down the road.

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

These are events that your audiences might come to expect every year, raise the most money for your organization, or foster an important partnership with an outside organization. To keep these flagship events at the forefront, plan ahead to book venues and secure highly sought out entertainers, speakers or vendors.

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Endless Events

APRIL 4, 2023

Regardless of your pharma brand’s size, events can be a brilliant addition to your marketing mix, boosting awareness, engagement, and sales. Pharma event management is no joke, though. From balancing a budget to finding the perfect venue and speakers, you’ve got to juggle a lot to put on an all-star event. What went well?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

With the shakeups in event housing recently you may be scrambling to figuring out how to keep event housing profitable. Would you like to know how to leverage your locations and negotiate terms? When you negotiate with hotels you have more leverage if your location isn't locked down yet. You are in the right place.

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Eventinterface

JULY 26, 2017

In your beaker, combine the elements: creativity, passion, experience and negotiation. Actually, add a bit more of negotiation for good measure - I mean who doesn’t love a good negotiator. Gone will be the days that we have to wait for an AV tech to turn the lights up or down in event hall B.

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Eventbase

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Event managers can capitalize on this growing trend to make their event experiences more appealing to business travelers who want a bit of leisure on the side. How can event managers appeal to the bleisure traveler? There are many ways to appeal to the bleisure traveler.

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The MICE

AUGUST 17, 2020

It was a big contract, which took six months of negotiations to come to an agreement. I decided to set up an event management agency in 2001, and I was the owner for 16 years. You had an event management agency during the 2008 crisis and lost 50% of your business in one week. You have a new book coming out.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

What Does a Corporate Event Planner Do? A corporate event planner is responsible for every aspect of a business event. This includes coming up with the initial concept and theme to booking the venue, coordinating logistics, and managing the budget. Event manager. Event coordinator. Be creative.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

With more than a decade of wedding and event planning experience, Shaun freely shares his wealth of knowledge in short-form videos on TikTok , helping couples around the world plan for their big day. And if you’re in the wedding planning business, investing in event management software is non-negotiable. The return?

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GEVME

APRIL 25, 2018

Would you analyse the ideas that employees have about an upcoming event and then try to align them with what you are planning? Do you think you could organise an event in Spain even if you don’t speak Spanish and you’ve never been in this country before? Have you ever successfully negotiated a price with an event vendor before?

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Connected Solutions Event automation is focused on how multiple solutions can work better together to benefit a company's global event strategy. Planners are working with marketing, sales, finance, and IT to ensure that event management solutions are aligned with each department.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

Here at Planning Pod, we build venue and event management software tools that help our customers close more business, so we want to do everything in our power to help them improve and grow. A budget that fits into the price range of booking your venue and/or event services. source: Spotio ). Get started today >>.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 14, 2022

Signatories include managers, agents and promoters for Ed Sheeran, Rammstein, Christine and the Queens, Robbie Williams, Jean-Michel Jarre, Alejandro Sanz, Hélène Grimaud, Parov Stelar, Måneskin, Die Ärzte, Yann Tiersen and Sigur Rós; plus many festivals, venues, industry groups and performers.

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